Application Deadline : 10 Feb 2013
World Bank offers the job of Senior Oil & Gas Specialist and is seeking applications from the deserving candidates. Job location is Washington, DC. Essential language for the job is English and desired languages are French and Spanish.
Qualifications and Experience :
In addition to meeting Bank-wide competencies for a Grade GG position, the Senior Oil and Gas Specialist should meet the following selection criteria:
- At least a Masters Degree in engineering, natural resources management, economics, business administration, or other relevant extractive industry development areas.
- A minimum of 8 years equivalent of experience of broad international oil and gas work experience, with focus in the particular “upstream” “mid-stream” or “downstream” areas/issues, including project development, gas sector development, product pricing, policy, taxation, and regulation;
- A proven track record in designing and implementing complex operations using innovative approaches, demonstrated strong knowledge of operational procedures and the investment project cycle.
- Exposure to and experience in a mix of project, policy, negotiations and planning issues in oil and gas ideally in the public sector and in industry;
- General Economic Knowledge and Analytical Skills – Possesses Cross-country knowledge in economic specialty and demonstrates ability to link the macro, institutional, and micro-level behaviors; able to support findings/policy recommendations with credible analysis and tools.
- Knowledge and Experience in Development Arena – Translates technical and cross-country knowledge into practical applications and contributions to country and sector strategies; interacts with clients at the policy level.
- Policy Dialogue Skills – Anticipates needs and requests in the field and conducts independent policy discussions with representatives of the government and non-government partners.
- Integrative Skills – Understands relevant cross-sectoral areas how they are interrelated; able to undertake cross-sectoral work in lending and non-lending operations.
- Oil and Gas Economics – Solid understanding of many of the economic concepts used in oil and gas, with hands-on experience.
- Oil and Gas Systems and Technologies – Extensive understanding of upstream and downstream activities, with ability to lead policy-related decisions and advice.
- Oil and Gas Policy and Strategy and Institutions – Solid understanding of oil and gas policies, strategies, institutions, and regulations.
- Client Orientation – Maintains client relationships in the face of conflicting demands or directions and provides evidence-based advice and solutions based on sound diagnosis and knowledge.
- Drive for Results – Identifies the needed resources to accomplish results involving multiple stakeholders and finds solutions to obstacles affecting key deliverables.
- Teamwork (Collaboration) and Inclusion – Shows leadership in ensuring the team stays organized and focused, and actively seeks and considers diverse ideas and approaches.
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